Special Days in January

Snow and ice aren't the only things January is known for. January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, doorways and time. He is often depicted as having two faces, one looking at the past and one into the future.

Word of the monthBemuse: to cause to be bewildered; to confuse. The bank of strange traffic signs on the road near Jeremy's school always left him with a bemused feeling. What did they all mean?